Joey + Rory - Josephine Lyrics






I'm writing this letter, my darling, from high on the hill
We've been marching ten days and we're just outside Hopkinsville
It's been snowing all night and we ain't got no more kerosene
It's colder than hell, hope you're doing well, Josephine

There's a fever in camp and our boys are too sick to fight
We done lost old Calvin, Beaver won't make it through the night
I hope I heard the captain say it's the worst he's ever seen
I'm losing some weight but I'm still standing up straight, Josephine

Tell my children I miss 'em and wigh I could kiss 'em once more
Bet they've grown a foot since they waved me goodbye at the door
Tell mama and daddy I'm alright and just want one more thing
I love you, I love you, I love you, Josephine

There's three thousand union troops camped at the river below
There's six hundreds of us, 'least there was two nights ago
When Erwin deserted they hung him down by the tree
God, I'm so scared, keep me in your prayers, Josephine

Well, the orders come down, we'll attack tonight at nightfall
If we can stop them right here we can win this war once and for all
You know, I killed a union boy last week, bet he wasn't fourteen
He looked just like our son, forgive me for what I've done, Josephine

Tell my children I miss 'em and wigh I could kiss 'em once more
Bet they've grown a foot since they waved me goodbye at the door
Tell mama and daddy I'm alright and just want one more thing
I love you, I love you, I love you, Josephine

And lastly, my darling, in case I should be killed
Don't breathe me too long, promise me that you will
Marry another, don't let him treat our babies mean
When he's holding you, would you think of me too, Josephine?

Tell my babies I miss 'em and wigh I could kiss 'em once more
Bet they've grown a foot since they waved me goodbye at the door
Tell mama and daddy I'm alright and just want one more thing
I love you, I love you, I love you, Josephine

I love you, I love you, I love you, Josephine





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  1. J.... W....

    My name is josephine

  2. S.... S....

    they made such a great couple, its sad.

  3. G.... M....

    Love this song

  4. G.... M....

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤗

  5. J.... V....

    Rory is a great storyteller.He us very factual & makes the story interesting. TWO GREAT ARTIST & ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!

  6. Y.... ....

    I love them, they show/reflect God’s love and how God created marriage to be. They are Great examples. My mom and I used to watch all of Joey and Rory’s videos on Rory feek’s channel. My mom loved Joey to death, my mom was sad when she found out that Joey died. Now my mom died on March 12, 2019 due to an brain aneurysm.😔She was 53 years old, and would have been 54 on July 31st. My mom has 3 kids altogether. I’m her youngest and I am 21 years old. I will be 22 on December 24th. My sister is 29 and my brother is 32 years old. We are all grieving right now, but God is giving us strength and He is with us. He never leaves our side. Now my mom is up in Heaven with Joey. 💕🙌🏾 May the both continue to Rest In Peace. ❤️

  7. R.... L....

    Private John W. Robison
    - Maury [Sparkman’s] Tennessee Light Artillery: http://www.jamescitycavalry.org/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/privatejohnwrobison.pdf

  8. R.... L....

    John and Josephine lived a long life! Read both memorials here... John Wesley Robison: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31272455 Josephine Eugenia Trotter Robison: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16678906/josephine-eugenia-robison

  9. J.... P....

    Hace unos días hice un viaje de turismo desde Chicago a Nashville, Menfis, Natchez,, Nueva Orleans, Savanna y Charleston. Conocí la "Dixiland" y en Vicksburg vi el memorial de la Civil War de Norteamérica. También en Menfis visité el Motel Lorena y el Museo de Martin Luther King y la Lucha por los Derechos Civiles. Impresionante.
    Esta canción es la canción de un padre soldado en peligro por la batalla. Aquí es Southern pero igual podría ser Northern. O de la Guerra Civil Española 1936-39 (Gernika), o de Francia-Alemania-Rusia (1939-45), Vietnam, Afganistán, Irak, Servia-Bosnia-Herzegovina... Todas las guerras son una locura. Todas las guerras tienen banderas queridas y todos los soldados tienen familias queridas..
    Creo que ahora vemos que USA esta mejor unida y sin esclavitud. Pero no es la dueña del mundo. No debe ser.
    No conocía Joey+Rory. Me parecen muy expresivos, muy buenos. Llegan al corazón. Comunican muy bien.
    Un saludo desde Basque Country, Spain, Europe. Luchemos por la paz mundial desde todas partes.
    I seen Vicksburg and Menfis. All wars are crazy. All soldiers have family and darlings. All flags are good but not war.
    I love this song, is very sad and tender.
    From Europe, Baque Country in the northern of Spain

  10. L.... C....

    I love this place this song and I think you Rory and Joey were born in that era ! You’re voice is so calming .

  11. A.... W....

    Miss the both of them singing smiling and loving each outher.God has one lovely Angel.

  12. P.... J....

    I really admire that they put a black man in the Confederate army. Politically incorrect, but historically accurate.

  13. J.... G....

    just started listening to Joey+Rory last month and I am truly blown away by how beautiful their singing and then tonight I come across this song -- and wonder why I haven't heard it before, has it been on the radio? did it chart at all? Where the hell have I been?  Spectacular writing and voice and perfect in about every damn way.  In fact, I have only listened to it a few times but it feels like one of the finest songs I've ever heard  -- up there with The Band's  playing what I think is Dylan's finest song "When I paint my masterpiece."    Heartbreaking, gorgeous, mystical.  good job.

  14. T.... M....

    Song Josephine, history was studied before this was filmed. I miss Joey and Rory together.

  15. J.... ....

    Love this song💖

  16. v.... h....

    What ever happen to Rory first wife for him to have the 2 girls?

  17. v.... h....

    What ever happen to Torts first wife for him to have the 2 girls.

  18. L.... C....

    Respect from Italy for the south

  19. H.... C....

    The confederacy is the only america that had my best interests in mind

  20. A.... W....

    See it thru Rory you are a special human being.I am thankful for all your's and beautiful Joey's videos and songs.I see you too I see un- conditional love.Now it is all about little Indiana.

  21. B.... N....

    The civil war was an absolute waste of life so many people died that should not have.

  22. P.... D....

    One interesting note about this video is that much of it was filmed at the boyhood home of N.B. Forrest.

  23. M.... B....

    Dunno how I came across this.. Irish lad in Chicago

  24. T.... ....

    To those people who disliked this you shall cursed by these brave soldiers

  25. H.... C....

    The confederacy is the only america I'm proud of the only america that had my beat interests in mind

  26. L.... M....

    LOve it

  27. C.... P....

    I'm just crying like a baby watching this and the song omg it's heartbreaking

  28. A.... H....

    ✌✌✌✌✌✌

  29. M.... R....

    fantastic song and sung very well

  30. D.... S....

    And my gray heart is still bleeding.

  31. S.... M....

    We listen to this is school

  32. H.... B....

    still listing 2019😉❤

  33. G.... C....

    The Confederate flag is red , white , and blue , with stars and stripes . Not much different then what we have today.
    Just arranged different. From a Rebels Great Grand Daughter !

  34. D.... B....

    I love this song.

  35. j.... m....

    I love this song so much and I can't stop watching this video

  36. E.... Z....

    Being a civil war reenactor, veteran, husband, and father. I can say I don't see this as a normal song. I see it as how it was written. Love letters to the wife with expectations of what will happen IF you were to die.

  37. A.... H....

    Love for this song 🙏✌

  38. S.... M....

    PURE WRITING GENIUS!

  39. W.... K....

    It's beautiful and sad at the same time 💕😓

  40. W.... K....

    This is so beautiful 💕

  41. M.... ....

    👍👍👍👍👍👍

  42. J.... G....

    j'adore j'en veux d'autres

  43. N.... F....

    LOVE LOVE IT>

  44. s.... r....

    PROUD sons of the confederacy..

  45. s.... r....

    Love it

  46. A.... C....

    I'm writing this letter my darlin' from high on a hill.
    we've been marching ten days and we're just outside Hopkinsville.
    It's been snowin all night and we ain't got no more Kerosene.
    It's colder than hell, hope you're doin well, Josephine.
    There's a fever in camp and our boys are to sick to fight
    we've done lost ol' Calvin, Weaver wont make it through the night.
    I over heard the captain say, "It's the worst he's ever seen"
    I'm losing some weight but i'm still standing up straight, Josephine.
    Tell my children I miss em and wish i could kiss em once more
    bet they've grown a foot since they waved me goodbye at the door
    tell mamma and daddy i'm alright and just one more thing: I love you, I love you, I love you; Josephine.
    There's three thousand union troops camped at the river below.
    There's six hundred of us... at least there was two nights ago.
    When Erwin deserted they hung him down by the stream.
    God i'm so scared, Keep me in your prayers, Josephine.
    Well, the orders come down, we attack tonight at nightfall.
    If we can stop em right here we can win this war once and for all.
    ya know i killed a union boy last week, bet he wasn't fourteen.
    He looked just like our son, forgive me for what I've done, Josephine.
    Tell my children i miss em, and wish i could kiss em once more.
    Bet they've grown a foot since they waved me goodbye at the door.
    Tell mamma and daddy i'm alright and just one more thing: i love you, i love you, i love you; Josephine.
    And lastly, my darling, in case i should be killed.
    dont grief me too long , and promise me that you will.
    marry another and dont let him treat our baby's mean.
    When He's holding you, would you thing of me too, Josephine?
    Tell my baby's i miss em and wish i could kiss em once more,
    bet they've grown a foot since they've waved me goodbye at the door
    tell mamma and daddy i'm alright and just one more thing: I love you, I love you, I love you; Josephine.
    I love you, I love you, I love you.... Josephine


    I typed all this out because I love this song so much, and I love both movies: Finding Josephine and Josephine, Also my Middle name is Josephine so that brings me so much joy, and this is so special to me. R.I.P. Joey and Good luck Rory, with sweet Indy.

  47. K.... B....

    I just watched the premier of the movie. So many emotions from the movie and the video, so much love in my heart it hurts. Thank you for sharing the story not only of these 2 wonderful people but also the story of Rory and Joey <3

  48. V.... H....

    This movie - "Finding Josephine" - is being screened live tonight on Rory Feek's Facebook channel - 7 pm ET/ 6 pm CT.

  49. S.... S....

    So thankful my ancestors fought for my freedom. While I wasn’t born, generations later, I am humbled and grateful to have southern blood deep in my souls. People forget how this Country was built. My Indian blood reminds me to pay homage to all & I do. Great song by two of the best. R.I.P Joey

  50. T.... ....

    Who's here after watching trailer? 😊

  51. j.... a....

    It gets me every time when he cries after he shoots the union boy.

  52. m.... ....

    Damn, as much as the song touches me, the comment section does more so. Don't know what more to say. WOW

  53. R.... B....

    I love this couple so much! I miss new music by joey + rory! Joey in Heaven you are missed so much, I think you'll be happy with Rory and Indy now!

  54. a.... ....

    Such a passionate song!!

  55. m.... c....

    Missing you Joey

  56. T.... D....

    RIP Joey

  57. D.... m....

    anyone else think that the dude they hung looks EXACTLY like dean Ambrose?

  58. K.... W....

    The worst war , brothers fought each other because some lived in the north, some lived in the south. We should never forget this and we should stop accusing a side and doing away with a flag, a statue or anything that reminds us of this horrible war. We should never forget this war and make sure we never have another civil war. We are all equal and when a man is injured, regardless of where he was born, all men bleed red blood.

  59. s.... h....

    This would make a good movie.

  60. T.... r....

    Every time I watch this I cry.
    This needs to stop.
    I'm a grown man dammit!

  61. R.... B....

    Beautiful!

  62. S.... P....

    i dont think joey gone,but she live in our heart,coz of her song...

  63. J.... S....

    I love the music by Joey and Rory that band was the best when I was growing up it’s a shame Rory died RIP

  64. s.... ....

    I don’t agree with their religious beliefs but faith has kept Rory going so each to their own. I do love their music and Joey was a superb singer, you don’t hear Rory take lead so much but he’s got a great voice. Such a shame their lives together were cut cruelly short but songs like these are a fantastic legacy of their partnership. May your strength continue to shine Rory and who knows I might be wrong about God and you and Joey will meet again.

  65. T.... r....

    I'm not crying....im watering my beard

  66. S.... P....

    nice song,

  67. N.... C....

    I’m so sad about Joey. See her soon! Jesus you are my light.

  68. m.... ....

    Very touching. Gets to me every time I hear it. Thanks

  69. s.... r....

    Rest in peace your beautiful soul and voice will be missed. Now sing to the Angels.

  70. s.... r....

    Bet song ever about War.

  71. C.... ....

    I have just seen the most POWERFUL music video ever. This should be made into a movie. I am sure there is many many others that would make a great movie. God Bless J. W. and Josephine Robinson and family. And GOD Bless you Rory . and Joey in Heaven.

  72. D.... M....

    I can't wait to see this Movie God Bless Joey and Rory. Rest in Peace Joey.

  73. V.... J....

    Sing with the Angels Joey ! For you are missed ! Such a beautiful voice gone to Heaven !

  74. k.... ....

    still enjoy this song 2018 livin in maury co tn

  75. D.... K....

    I wanna karaoke this

  76. E.... C....

    T'he estimat, t'estimo i t'estimaré fins el final dels nostres dies, Josefina...

  77. K.... G....

    JOSEPHINE IS A RADICAL NAME MY DUDE #TrueJakePauler

  78. R.... B....

    The problem with the lyrics are their historical incompatibility. Troops did not carry kerosene, sadly a needed rhyme for Josephine. And for 600 vs 3000 men to have a chance of ending the war near Hopkinsville, Come on!

  79. a.... m....

    what makes this song so powerful is that it is REAL. I'm a Yankee by birth but this still resonates. So many died in that war... young boys, old men and some ladies and girls as well. I had ancestors on both sides who lived through it.

  80. K.... P....

    I love Rory voice.... Beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  81. D.... M....

    Rest in Peace Joey.

  82. C.... B....

    you will remain on this earth forever Joey <3

  83. t.... h....

    This song is so powerful and beautiful. It paints the picture even without the video. Makes me cry every time I hear him describing killing the young boy.

  84. b.... ....

    Wish I could "LIKE" this song more than once!

  85. J.... H....

    wait is joey short for josephine?

  86. p.... ....

    Yankees are the cause of all that ails today. Ginormous debtor government, illegal aliens, baby killing, offshoring.

    It all started with the dishonest Abe. We lost the war but, Praise The Lord, that pig bled out slow and suffered what he wrought upon 600,000 others. All to concentrate power and begin the total obliteration of the Constitution and bring us where we are today, were both parties serve each other at our expense.

  87. K.... H....

    it was one of the greatest song and an interesting story and video it almost make me cry when I see the hero face

  88. N.... J....

    Love this song. Sure miss her beautiful voice!! I love to listen to the songs they sing...yuy

  89. 2.... ....

    Goes to show they were on the wrong side. My g-g-g grandfather was wounded in the battle of Cold Harbor in the New York Infantry. He survived his wound and lived 30 years later into his 70s. I have his records and it showed he enlisted at 41 and was a shoe maker before the war

  90. D.... M....

    So Very Sad, What the Pour Southern Women Had To Do.

  91. i.... ....

    Rip joey

  92. J.... T....

    Love this song, Rory, such a great job !!!

  93. G.... w....

    who ever hit the dislike botton had there phone upside down

  94. A.... L....

    I watch these videos to remember joey.

  95. K.... S....

    Did the guy die😢

  96. b.... ....

    I wish I could "LIKE" this song about a thousand times. Sorry we won't get anymore of this kind of PERFECT music anymore. I will miss you both. Joey was so beautiful and had the voice of an angel!!!! Hope Rory
    keep singing because he is great too.

  97. R.... A....

    May her soul rest in Peace

  98. A.... H....

    I. Love. You

  99. S.... ....

    154 people went awol

  100. R.... P....

    i love u iloveu josephine what a tear jerker what a beautiful song i have not heard anything like it my reply is full of sadness i will never forget this song this is THE REAL NUMBER 1 ijust cant get it out of my head